A hidden gem in the heart of Independence! Up Dog does everything right, from the theming of the…read morerestaurant to the food, it's all top notch. The service was fast and friendly and the guys behind the counter were working hard. The Missouri dog was sooo good, checked all the boxes and was the right combo of flavors. The onion rings were also good! We liked that they also carried a local soda company's drinks. We will definitely be back to try their burgers!

Absolutely the worst run place in Independence. Never have…read moreall the stuff to make at least half the menu. Soda fountain is always broke. Don't know how it's still open. Too bad they took a novel concept and ran it into the ditch

I'm not sure if the star of the show is the amazing hot dogs or Morty himself. The tiny trailer…read morethat Morty has set up at 43rd and Stateline has barely enough room for a person, let alone a functioning kitchen, but it is pumping out some mighty tasty offerings. Morty not only welcomed me, but asked my name, what I did for a living, and how satisfied I was with my job within the first minute of meeting. A natural at conversation and customer service skills - my new best friend that I had never met. While he prepared my dogs, I asked him about the "ripper" sauce that is on the menu. Not only did I get a sample of his handmade recipe, but the origin story of how he discovered it while serving in the military in Germany. It was a sweet / tangy mustard and onion concoction that I will definitely order on my next trip if it's available on his rotating menu at that time. My Chicago Dog and Chili Cheese Dogs were perfection. The Chicago Dog had all the proper fresh ingredients with a Vienna Beef dog and a soft poppy seed bun. With one bite I was transported back to my frequent Chicago Dog lunches when living in Chicago almost 30 years ago. The Chili cheese dog was just as magical with a creamy warm cheese sauce between the soft bun and dog and then covered in a no-bean saucy meat chili...just as God intended. Morty's is only open 7 hours a week - 11:00am - 1:20pm W, TH & FR, so plan accordingly and go meet my new best friend and get a couple of life's simple all-American pleasures.

MADE ME WANT A HOTDOG REAL BAD. @mortys_kc has the BEST dogs in town. Who needs to go to Chicago…read morefor a dog when you have Morty's down the street? We tried the Chicago dog (best hotdog I've ever had), chili dog special (also best hotdog I've ever had) and their stadium dog which I didn't get a photo of because we ate them too fast. This is the real deal! Go get yourself some dogs!!

I really appreciate a good chili. I REALLY appreciate a good chili & Matt did his big one with the…read morechili. Let me step back though. My son & I wanted to try a hot dog spot & Ding Dong Dogs came up. The cashier was pretty chill. We later found out that she was new. She was very informative though. You can get your hot dog grilled, fried, off of the roller grilled, or boiled. Also they have gluten free buns and impossible hot dogs so bring your friends with dietary differences. We got several hot dogs and sides. The 50/50 was seasoned well enough that I didn't even need condiments. I really enjoyed the chili though and the mac and cheese. Everything was so delicious. We'll be back.

Can't say I'm going to rush back here, to be honest, but glad to see a concept in the neighborhood…read more One of my kids was majorly hangry and we had to make a semi emergency pitstop here to get her fed. They happened to be mopping with a strong ammonia odor, so that set the stage a bit awkwardly as we navigated our first time in. There's no kids menu (which is fine, it's by a college campus so likely nomt their demographic) but we got an original one with nothing on it and tots. As another reviewer mentioned, apparently you get the choice of grilled, fried, boiled, or off the roller -- we weren't asked and ended up with grilled. The tots were phenomenal, some of the best I've had, and I kept poaching them when she wasn't looking. I hope the biz owners know my intentions are very much in a spirit of offering constructive feedback, with hopes of coming back in, and not malicious at all here. Here are a few more things that were off that are worth calling out: -Vibes were a bit weird inside. The ammonia smell, tables dirty. My daughter went to get a water and saw cups and asked me if she could grab one, I gave a thumbs up from across the room -- turned out to be wine glasses! So she's loading up waters for the table in wine glasses, and a minor miracle we didn't end up breaking one. Kind of random to be set by the fountain machine. -The drinking fountain was out of order and it was pretty dirty back by the bathroom -Service was neutral at best, not really walking us thru anything and sort of half-hearted about it -The dog was kinda small for seven bucks What was fun though was the foosball table, so that's a cool addition. Feels very college towny across the board in here. I'll keep with the idea of supporting a new neighborhood spot, but a lukewarm first impression across the board.

I'm very angry about this place because it's been on my list to try for quite some time and I kept…read morekicking the proverbial can down the road saying that I'd get to it eventually. Well, I recently decided to finally put that can in the recycling bin and actually make it over to Wiener Kitchen....and...OH MY GOD IT'S AMAZING!!!! Why have I wasted so many weeks of my life not knowing how delicious the food is here? When the staff realized it was my first visit, they gave me the entire rundown of the food cooked onsite and the fact that you can also purchase their meats to cook yourself at home. It's a pretty small area for eating, but that won't stop me from coming back again and again because I can't believe how much I enjoyed the Chorizo Rojo and the Jalapeno Cheddar Kielbasa! I also had the Chicken Apple which was good, but the other two were the stars of my tastebuds. I'm sure to be back over and over as Wiener Kitchen is officially added to the rotation of frequented restaurants in my repertoire...and you should add it to yours too! You can see more of my experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LHjzsw63YUw

A group of us decided it would be a good idea to have Wieners for Valentine's Day so off to the…read moreWiener kitchen we went! The restaurant itself isn't that big but the guy behind the counter was full of life and energy and the place has a nice vibe. You go up to the counter to order and they have several different sausage options including vegan. Since it was my inaugural visit I went with the Old School famous dog and some Sweet Onion Maui chips. The sausage link was really tasty and it had an assortment of toppings on it along with it being in a fancy hot dog shaped dish. My only complaint is The serving dish. it's A substantial sized entree and difficult to pick up so you have to eat it with a knife and fork and it's difficult to maneuver in the hot dog shaped tray. Someone In our group got the wagyu jerky and shared with us. And as a side note I don't think that was very successful as it didn't really taste like much of anything. And when I think of wagyu, I want a nice fatty piece of meat, not a dried out chunk of shoe leather.

Hamburger very good French fries are zero stars…read moreGood t v Music too loud to hear. And you cannot talk to the person very next to you...

FEE-NOM-MENAL BURGER. Simply phenomenal! More like phenomnomnom-menal…read more.. Hank's Garage is serving up one of the better burgers in JoCo with very relaxed atmosphere to boot. The menu is not large, but clearly what they do, they are doing very, very well. Burgers, dogs, wraps, & salads are there for the choosing along with a great lineup of local beer. They even have their own label (Hank's Lager) if you are up to sample house goodies! But speaking of house goodies, it's the burgers. The 'variations' are slim (like 2 or 3), but the El Reno (shoutout to Oklahoma) comes with those fabulous grilled onions as a supporting cast. The OG Hank's burger is not to be missed, what with the sharp American cheese & special sauce on a brioche bun. Both of those are simply hunger killers, because they taste as good as they look and they're fairly huge in portion size. The house special sauce has a little horseradish wayyyyyy in the flavor background, only noticeable if you're looking for it, and the sauce is outstanding when paired with the burg. Pro tip: get the sauce on the side and get your dunk on. Burgers come with a side and run $15, which is a price point well below the value. Ice cold beer flows on tap (buy local!) or in cans & bottles, and they even do a few wines & house-created cocktails. The airy, open layout makes it a three-season spot and the 'yard' is inviting for anyone who enjoys their eats & dranks au naturel. Wonderful service (Autumn is THE nicest) and plenty of seating - get yourself there.

Super cute outdoor vibe! Many different hot dog options! The spicy redneck was delicious. Would be…read moreperfect to grab a dog before heading out for a lake day!

So crazy I am the first Yelp review! My daughter went to a a birthday party here a few weeks go and…read moreI have been studying the menu and wanting to try it for weeks. I'm guessing it's seasonal since it's outdoor seating only. But there is ample covered seating and the service is exceptional. They use super quality ingredients getting their meat from Paradise lockers- premium meat. I ordered the "East meats West" and it did not disappoint. I got the regular dog for my daughter. I was very excited that they had Mr. Pibb cans as it's my favorite. The buns themselves could be eaten plain. They are buttery, the perfect amount of sweet and grilled to perfection. The dogs were savory. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the chips were. I was kinda worried when I saw all they had were pepper jack chips because I am a spice wimp. They were delicious. My friends ordered different dogs which they raved about. I was able to sample the front porch tea(adult beverage), YUMMY and dangerous because it was so good and the potato salad. Best potato salad I've ever had at a restaurant. Overall an amazing dining experience.

K-Street Hotdog did not disappoint I tried the spicy hot dog and the potato mozz dog and both were…read moresooo good. The breading was fluffy but still crispy, and the potato one was super filling. The cheese pull and consistency on the mozz dog? 10/10. Definitely coming back.

I loved trying out these! They went viral at one point and I can definitely see why. My favorite is…read morethe cheese ones with no hotdog. They're like a giant cheese stick!

Absolutely the best chill around. Wish they expanded if not necessary to surrounding states.read more

Finally got to stop by Dixon's for lunch…read more Overall my experience was great. We first got a sample of the chili (dry, soupy, meaty). I ordered the double chili cheeseburger and my wife ordered the taco salad (Monday special). The service was great. I am not the biggest fan of chili but the cheeseburger was great. The price are very fair.

We stopped on our way to try out the Kansas City bbq and was very happy with our choice. The…read moreMonster fries were amazing and the baked beans were soo delicious! Don't forget to to get a bottle of sauce to take home! Recommend the sweet and spicy! The owners were very nice and accommodating!

The Pulled Pork was decent the sauce was fine but the Chicago Style Hot Dog & cheese Fries were…read moreAMAZING. I'd go back just for the Hot Dog & fries. The beanie weenies were also fantastic. Now for the bad, we all hated the chicken tacos and no one in my family would eat them so I wouldn't recommend ordering those but the next time I want a delicious hot dog we'll definitely order again!

Big D'z Dogz is amazing. We met D at a birthday party a few years ago where he was serving up THE…read moreBEST DOGZ. So good that we never forgot. My husband turned 36 yesterday and we threw a small backyard party. After booking D, we knew it was going to be a great party. He arrived on time, was very professional, friendly, and served the best hot dogs with ALL the fixings. He has various sausages (my fave was the spicy) and will take your individual orders. D kept serving up delicious hot dogs for hours and then wrapped up the leftovers for us to keep. He's reasonably priced and also an overall stand-up guy. Our friends and neighbors all raved about D'z Dogz. Book him for your next party. You won't regret it. You've got a loyal customer in me. Also PRO TIP-- ask D to make it the way he likes to eat them. SO good, I had two.

Big D'z is just the best! You won't find a better hot dog or friendlier service anywhere else. We…read morework nearby and this is one of our favorite stops when we go out to lunch. I always get the chicken dog - it's incredible. We're such big fans we're having it catered late night at our wedding!